Students missing after terrorists raid Catholic school in Niger

Terrorists have reportedly abducted students at St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in the Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.

The incident was said to have occurred around 2 am today.

Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the Niger state government, who confirmed the incident, said the number of pupils abducted cannot be ascertained for now.

According to him, “the exact number of abducted pupils is yet to be confirmed as security agencies continue to assess the situation.

The state commissioner of police, Adamu Abdullahi Ellema, who also confirmed the incident, said, “Police tactical units, military components, and other security agencies have moved to the scene, combing the forests with a view to rescuing the abducted students.